Safe Haven spotlights Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Safe Haven of Pike County observes Sexual Assault Awareness month in April, this year under the name "A Revolution of Hope and Healing."

Safe Haven of Pike County observes Sexual Assault Awareness month in April, this year under the name "A Revolution of Hope and Healing."

The observance includes community outreach, professional training and family-friendly events designed to communicate that the community supports victims and survivors of sexual assault.

The month-long outreach began Wednesday, April 3, with a proclamation at the 9 a.m. meeting of the Pike County Commissioners.

The campaign will also include:

Women's Empowerment Community Art Project, April 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Pike County Courthouse Second annual Child Safety Fair, April 21, St. Vincent de Paul Parish Hall, 101 St. Vincent Drive, Milford Interfaith prayer breakfast to honor victims and survivors of sexual assault, April 29, 7:30 a.m. at Mount Haven Resort, 108 Mount Haven Drive, Milford Clothesline Project: T-shirts designed by survivors, to be displayed all month at Safe Haven, 500 W. Harford St., Milford Tabletop displays and community presentations at various locations throughout April

"A Revolution of Hope & Healing" 2013 will also include training for criminal justice professionals on this issue. All of the events listed above are free to the public, with the exception of the April 29 prayer breakfast; participants will purchase their breakfast directly from Mount Haven Resort & Restaurant.